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1. A method of wireless communication by a user equipment (UE), comprising: receiving, from a base station (BS) serving the UE, information regarding reference beams and one or more event triggers associated with the reference beams, wherein the reference beams comprise reference beams associated with the serving BS and reference beams associated with a neighboring BS; detecting at least one of the one or more event triggers based, at least in part, on a comparison between a combined signal strength measurement for a first plurality of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS, a combined signal strength measurement for a second plurality of the reference beams associated with the serving BS, and a first threshold value, wherein: the first plurality of the reference beams only includes a first number of strongest reference beams associated with the neighboring BS having a signal strength exceeding a second threshold value; and the second plurality of the reference beams only includes a second number of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS having a signal strength exceeding the second threshold value; and the detecting the at least one of the one or more event triggers comprises detecting the combined signal strength measurement for the first plurality of the reference beams exceeds the combined signal strength measurement for the second plurality of the reference beams by the first threshold value; and taking one or more actions based, at least in part, on the at least one detected event trigger.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the information regarding the reference beams comprises: receiving information regarding a beam identification (ID) associated with at least one of: one or more of the reference beams associated with the serving BS and one or more of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. Part of receiving this information involves getting beam identification (ID) details for these reference beams. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: receiving a reference signal (RS) from the serving BS; and transmitting a measurement report associated with the RS, wherein at least one of: one or more of the reference beams associated with the serving BS and one or more of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS are based on the measurement report.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication. The UE receives a reference signal (RS) from its serving base station (BS) and transmits a measurement report based on this RS. The UE then receives further information from its serving BS about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. These reference beams, either from the serving or neighboring BS, are determined or identified based on the measurement report transmitted by the UE. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein taking the one or more actions further comprises: transmitting, via a report to the serving BS, an indication of the detected one or more event triggers.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE transmits a report to the serving BS indicating the detected event trigger.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the reference beams are part of a synchronization subframe.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. At least one of these reference beams is part of a synchronization subframe. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the synchronization subframe comprises at least one of a primary synchronization signal, a secondary synchronization signal, or a reference signal.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. At least one of these reference beams is part of a synchronization subframe, which itself contains at least one of a primary synchronization signal (PSS), a secondary synchronization signal (SSS), or a reference signal (RS). The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving comprises: receiving the information regarding at least one of the reference beams via at least one of a Layer 1 control channel, Layer 2 control channel, or Layer 3 signaling.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This reception occurs via a Layer 1 control channel, Layer 2 control channel, or Layer 3 signaling. The information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more event triggers comprises a difference in signal strength between at least one pair of the reference beams exceeding a third threshold value, and wherein determining the difference in signal strength between the pair of the reference beams exceeds the third threshold value comprises: measuring a signal strength associated with two or more of the reference beams; and p 1 determining a difference in signal strength between a first reference beam of the two or more of the reference beams associated with the highest signal strength and a second reference beam of the two or more of the reference beams associated with the lowest signal strength exceeds the third threshold value.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. One type of event trigger involves a difference in signal strength between a pair of reference beams exceeding a third threshold. This is determined by measuring the signal strength of two or more reference beams and checking if the difference between the strongest and weakest measured beam exceeds the third threshold. Another type of event trigger is detected by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, this trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon detecting *any* of these event triggers, the UE initiates one or more actions.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more event triggers is based on measurements associated with any combination of: signals received from the BS on one or more of the reference beams associated with the serving BS, or signals transmitted by the UE on one or more of the reference beams associated with at least one of: the reference beams associated with the serving BS or the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. These event triggers are based on measurements, which can be any combination of: signals the UE receives from the serving BS via its reference beams, or signals the UE transmits via reference beams associated with either the serving BS or the neighboring BS. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining the combined signal strength measurement for the first plurality of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS; and determining the combined signal strength measurement for the second plurality of the reference beams associated with the serving BS.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The UE then determines a combined signal strength measurement for a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold). Separately, it determines a combined signal strength measurement for a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold). The UE detects an event trigger based on a comparison of these two combined measurements with a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein: determining the combined signal strength measurement for the first plurality of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS comprises combining at least a first signal strength measurement corresponding to a first reference beam of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS with a second signal strength measurement corresponding to a second reference beam of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS; and determining the combined signal strength measurement for the second plurality of the reference beams associated with the serving BS comprises combining at least a first signal strength measurement corresponding to a first reference beam of the reference beams associated with the serving BS with a second signal strength measurement corresponding to a second reference beam of the reference beams associated with the serving BS.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The UE then determines a combined signal strength measurement for a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), by combining at least two individual signal strength measurements from those neighboring BS reference beams. Separately, it determines a combined signal strength measurement for a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), by combining at least two individual signal strength measurements from those serving BS reference beams. The UE detects an event trigger based on a comparison of these two combined measurements with a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein taking one or more actions comprises switching from a first active beam associated with the serving BS to a second active beam associated with the serving BS.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE takes action by switching from a currently active beam associated with the serving BS to a different active beam also associated with the serving BS.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first number of strongest reference beams associated with the neighboring BS is greater than or less than the second number of strongest reference beams associated with the neighboring BS.
A user equipment (UE) performs wireless communication by receiving information from its serving base station (BS). This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the serving BS and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The UE detects an event trigger by comparing several values: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), and a first threshold value. The *first number* of beams (from the neighboring BS) can be different from the *second number* of beams (from the serving BS). Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Following this detection, the UE initiates one or more actions.
14. A method of wireless communication by a base station (BS), comprising: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE) served by the BS, information regarding reference beams and one or more event triggers associated with the reference beams, wherein the reference beams comprise references beams associated with the BS and reference beams associated with a neighboring BS; receiving an indication of one of the one or more event triggers based, at least in part, on a comparison between a combined signal strength measurement for a first plurality of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS, a combined signal strength measurement for a second plurality of the reference beams associated with the serving BS, and a first threshold value, wherein: the first plurality of the reference beams only includes a first number of strongest reference beams associated with the neighboring BS having a signal strength exceeding a second threshold value; and the second plurality of the reference beams only includes a second number of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS having a signal strength exceeding the second threshold value; and the indication of one of the one or more event triggers is received when the combined signal strength measurement for the first plurality of the reference beams exceeds the combined signal strength measurement for the second plurality of the reference beams by the first threshold value; and taking one or more actions based, at least in part, on the indication.
A base station (BS) performs wireless communication by transmitting information to a user equipment (UE) it serves. This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the BS itself and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The BS then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The BS receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon receiving this indication, the BS takes one or more actions.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein transmitting the information regarding the reference beams comprises: transmitting information regarding a beam identification (ID) associated with at least one of: one or more of the reference beams associated with the BS and one or more of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS.
A base station (BS) performs wireless communication by transmitting information to a user equipment (UE) it serves. Part of this transmission involves sending beam identification (ID) details for the reference beams, which include those from the BS itself and neighboring BSs. This overall information concerns specific reference beams and one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The BS then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The BS receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon receiving this indication, the BS takes one or more actions.
16. The method of claim 14 , further comprising: transmitting a reference signal (RS); and receiving, from the UE, a measurement report associated with the RS, wherein at least one of: one or more of the reference beams associated with the BS or one or more of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS are based on the measurement report.
A base station (BS) performs wireless communication. The BS transmits a reference signal (RS) and later receives a measurement report from the user equipment (UE) associated with that RS. The BS also transmits information to the UE about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the BS itself and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. These reference beams, either from the BS or a neighboring BS, are determined or identified based on the measurement report received from the UE. The BS then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The BS receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon receiving this indication, the BS takes one or more actions.
17. The method of claim 14 , wherein one or more of the reference beams are transmitted in a synchronization subframe.
A base station (BS) performs wireless communication by transmitting information to a user equipment (UE) it serves. This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the BS itself and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. At least one of these reference beams is transmitted within a synchronization subframe. The BS then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The BS receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon receiving this indication, the BS takes one or more actions.
18. The method of claim 14 , wherein the transmitting comprises: transmitting the information regarding at least one of the one or more reference beams via at least one of a Layer 1 control channel, Layer 2 control channel, or Layer 3 signaling.
A base station (BS) performs wireless communication by transmitting information to a user equipment (UE) it serves. This transmission occurs via a Layer 1 control channel, Layer 2 control channel, or Layer 3 signaling. The information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the BS itself and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The BS then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The BS receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon receiving this indication, the BS takes one or more actions.
19. The method of claim 14 , wherein at least one of the event triggers is based on measurements associated with any combination of: signals transmitted by the BS on one or more of the reference beams associated with the BS, or signals received by the BS on one or more of the reference beams associated with the BS.
A base station (BS) performs wireless communication by transmitting information to a user equipment (UE) it serves. This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the BS itself and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. These event triggers are defined by the BS based on measurements, which can include signals transmitted by the BS on its own reference beams, or signals received by the BS on its own reference beams. The BS then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The BS receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon receiving this indication, the BS takes one or more actions.
20. The method of claim 14 , wherein taking one or more actions comprises switching from a first active beam associated with the BS to a second active beam associated with the BS for serving the UE.
A base station (BS) performs wireless communication by transmitting information to a user equipment (UE) it serves. This information includes details about specific reference beams, encompassing those from the BS itself and neighboring BSs, along with one or more event triggers linked to these beams. The BS then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The BS receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Upon receiving this indication, the BS takes action by switching from a first active beam to a second active beam, both associated with the BS, for serving the UE.
21. An apparatus for wireless communication by a user equipment (UE), comprising: at least one processor configured to: receive, from a base station (BS) serving the UE, information regarding reference beams and one or more event triggers associated with the reference beams, wherein the reference beams comprise reference beams associated with the serving BS and reference beams associated with a neighboring BS; detect one at least one of the one or more event triggers based, at least in part, on a comparison between a combined signal strength measurement for a first plurality of the reference beams of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS, a combined signal strength measurement for a second plurality of the reference beams of the reference beams associated with the serving BS, and a first threshold value, wherein: the first plurality of the reference beams only includes a first number of strongest reference beams associated with the neighboring BS having a signal strength exceeding a second threshold value; and the second plurality of the reference beams only includes a second number of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS having a signal strength exceeding the second threshold value; and the at least one processor is further configured to detect the at least one of the one or more event triggers by detecting the combined signal strength measurement for the first plurality of the reference beams exceeds the combined signal strength measurement for the second plurality of the reference beams by the first threshold value; and take one or more actions based, at least in part, on the detected at least one event trigger; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor.
A user equipment (UE) apparatus for wireless communication includes at least one processor and a memory. The processor is configured to perform the following steps: receive information from its serving base station (BS) regarding specific reference beams (from both the serving BS and neighboring BSs) and associated event triggers. The processor then detects an event trigger based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams from a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams from the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Finally, the processor takes one or more actions based on the detected event trigger.
22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to receive the information regarding the reference beams by: receiving information regarding a beam identification (ID) associated with at least one of: one or more of the reference beams associated with the serving BS and one or more of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS.
A user equipment (UE) apparatus for wireless communication includes at least one processor and a memory. The processor is configured to perform the following steps: receive information from its serving base station (BS) regarding specific reference beams (from both the serving BS and neighboring BSs) and associated event triggers, where this reception involves receiving beam identification (ID) details for these reference beams. The processor then detects an event trigger based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams from a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams from the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Finally, the processor takes one or more actions based on the detected event trigger.
23. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to: receive a reference signal (RS) from the serving BS; and transmit a measurement report associated with the RS, wherein at least one of: the reference beams associated with the serving BS and the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS are based on the measurement report.
A user equipment (UE) apparatus for wireless communication includes at least one processor and a memory. The processor is configured to perform the following steps: receive a reference signal (RS) from its serving base station (BS), and transmit a measurement report based on this RS. The processor then receives information from its serving BS regarding specific reference beams (from both the serving BS and neighboring BSs) and associated event triggers. These reference beams are determined or identified based on the transmitted measurement report. The processor then detects an event trigger based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams from a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams from the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. Specifically, the event trigger is detected when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Finally, the processor takes one or more actions based on the detected event trigger.
24. An apparatus for wireless communication by a base station (BS), comprising: at least one processor configured to: transmit, to a user equipment (UE) served by the BS, information regarding reference beams and one or more event triggers associated with the reference beams, wherein the reference beams comprise reference beams associated with the BS and reference beams associated with a neighboring BS; receive an indication of one of the one or more event triggers based, at least in part, on a comparison between a combined signal strength measurement for a first plurality of the reference beams of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS, a combined signal strength measurement for a second plurality of the reference beams of the reference beams associated with the serving BS, and a first threshold value, wherein: the first plurality of the reference beams only includes a first number of strongest reference beams associated with the neighboring BS having a signal strength exceeding a second threshold value; and the second plurality of the reference beams only includes a second number of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS having a signal strength exceeding the second threshold value; and the at least one processor is further configured to receive the indication of one of the one or more event triggers when the combined signal strength measurement for the first plurality of the reference beams exceeds the combined signal strength measurement for the second plurality of the reference beams by the first threshold value; and take one or more actions based, at least in part, on the indication; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor.
A base station (BS) apparatus for wireless communication includes at least one processor and a memory. The processor is configured to perform the following steps: transmit information to a user equipment (UE) it serves, regarding specific reference beams (from both the BS itself and neighboring BSs) and associated event triggers. The processor then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The processor receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Finally, the processor takes one or more actions based on the received indication.
25. The apparatus of claim 24 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to transmit the information regarding the reference beams by transmitting information regarding a beam identification (ID) associated with at least one of: one or more of the reference beams associated with the BS and one or more of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS.
A base station (BS) apparatus for wireless communication includes at least one processor and a memory. The processor is configured to perform the following steps: transmit information to a user equipment (UE) it serves, regarding specific reference beams (from both the BS itself and neighboring BSs) and associated event triggers, where this transmission involves sending beam identification (ID) details for these reference beams. The processor then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The processor receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Finally, the processor takes one or more actions based on the received indication.
26. The apparatus of claim 24 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to: transmit a reference signal (RS); and receive, from the UE, a measurement report associated with the RS, wherein at least one of: one or more of the reference beams associated with the BS or one or more of the reference beams associated with the neighboring BS are based on the measurement report.
A base station (BS) apparatus for wireless communication includes at least one processor and a memory. The processor is configured to perform the following steps: transmit a reference signal (RS) and later receive a measurement report from the user equipment (UE) associated with that RS. The processor also transmits information to the UE about specific reference beams (from both the BS itself and neighboring BSs) and associated event triggers. These reference beams are determined or identified based on the received measurement report. The processor then receives an indication from the UE of one of these event triggers. This indication is generated by the UE based on a comparison: a combined signal strength measurement from a *first number* of strongest reference beams associated with a neighboring BS (where each individual beam's strength surpasses a second threshold), versus a combined signal strength measurement from a *second number* of strongest reference beams associated with the serving BS (where each individual beam's strength also surpasses the second threshold), against a first threshold value. The processor receives this indication when the neighboring BS's combined signal strength measurement exceeds the serving BS's combined signal strength measurement by the first threshold value. Finally, the processor takes one or more actions based on the received indication.
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